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Jazz Theatre Arts UK facilitate a platform that supports the next generation of UK Jazz Dance practitioners
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22 Jan 25

Jazz Theatre Arts UK facilitate a platform that supports the next generation of UK Jazz Dance practitioners

The Platform aims to nurture and support undiscovered jazz talent, vital for the ongoing legacy of UK Jazz Dance and Theatre Arts.

Dance News, Opportunities
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New programming at Sadler’s Wells announced for 2025 including world premiere of first Christmas show at Sadler’s Wells East, Ebony Scrooge

23 Jan 25

New programming at Sadler’s Wells announced for 2025 including world premiere of first Christmas show at Sadler’s Wells East, Ebony Scrooge

Sadler’s Wells today announces Ebony Scrooge, a brand-new take on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol.

Dance News, Performances
Get ready for Let's Dance with Angela Rippon CBE on 2 March and get the nation dancing!

23 Jan 25

Get ready for Let's Dance with Angela Rippon CBE on 2 March and get the nation dancing!

Spearheaded by Angela Rippon, Let's Dance is on a mission to get the whole nation dancing!

Dance News
Jasmin Vardimon Company brings new production NOW to Sadler’s Wells East on Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 March

22 Jan 25

Jasmin Vardimon Company brings new production NOW to Sadler’s Wells East on Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 March

NOW is a journey through Vardimon’s repertoire that includes relevant and iconic moments from the company’s body of work.

Dance News, Performances
Rambert Grades Unveils New Contemporary Solos to Inspire the Next Generation of Dancers

16 Jan 25

Rambert Grades Unveils New Contemporary Solos to Inspire the Next Generation of Dancers

Rambert Grades is proud to announce the launch of a new collection of contemporary dance solos.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities
Northern Ballet's new children's ballet premieres in Leeds this February

15 Jan 25

Northern Ballet's new children's ballet premieres in Leeds this February

Northern Ballet's new children's ballet Hansel & Gretel premieres next month at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds from 15 - 22 February.

Dance News, Performances
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14 Jan 25

Neelambaree Prasad Artist-Led Session

This workshop will explore ways to apply your medium of communication, i.e. creative dance practice and your lived experience as a dancer.

Dance News, Opportunities
In celebration of the company’s 15th anniversary, Joss Arnott Dance announces its most ambitious production to date, Meet the Hatter

14 Jan 25

In celebration of the company’s 15th anniversary, Joss Arnott Dance announces its most ambitious production to date, Meet the Hatter

Joss Arnott Dance has received funding from Arts Council England to create and tour its upcoming dance and multimedia production, Meet the Hatter.

Dance News, Performances
Sadler’s Wells unveils two artworks by Eva Rothschild RA at new venue Sadler’s Wells East

14 Jan 25

Sadler’s Wells unveils two artworks by Eva Rothschild RA at new venue Sadler’s Wells East

The tapestries, titled The In Breath and The Out Breath hang high on the walls of the main atrium of the building, welcoming audiences into the space.

Dance News
South Korean dance icon Eun-Me Ahn brings her multi-media dance spectacular Dragons back to the UK

08 Jan 25

South Korean dance icon Eun-Me Ahn brings her multi-media dance spectacular Dragons back to the UK

South Korean culture is riding a huge wave of popularity with both K-pop and Korean film being embraced by people worldwide.

Dance News, Performances
Eliot Smith Dance Tours the Acclaimed Work "PITMAN" This Spring

06 Jan 25

Eliot Smith Dance Tours the Acclaimed Work "PITMAN" This Spring

Eliot Smith Dance is proud to announce the return of its highly acclaimed contemporary dance production, PITMAN, this spring.

Dance News, Performances
Meet the judges for the One Dance UK Awards 2025!

02 Jan 25

Meet the judges for the One Dance UK Awards 2025!

Learn about the fantastic judges for the one Dance UK Awards who come from all different areas of the dance sector!

One Dance UK, Dance News
Illustration of Female break dancer with Limb Difference in a break dancing pose

31 Dec 24

Dance recognised in the King's New Year's Honours List

Dance recognised in the King's New Year's Honours List

Dance News, Breaking News
Irish choreographer Emma Martin's Birdboy comes to Sadler's Wells East in London debut this February

19 Dec 24

Irish choreographer Emma Martin's Birdboy comes to Sadler's Wells East in London debut this February

This is Irish choreographer Martin’s London debut with her first solo work, and her first work for audiences of all ages.  

Dance News, Performances
Grace and Precision: Celebrating Tradition through the Kathak Debut of Divya Sharma

18 Dec 24

Grace and Precision: Celebrating Tradition through the Kathak Debut of Divya Sharma

Hiten Mistry shares his heartfelt reflections on witnessing Divya Sharma’s stunning Manch Pravesh.

Dance News
Pina Bausch's Vollmond comes to Sadler's Wells Theatre in February 2025

17 Dec 24

Pina Bausch's Vollmond comes to Sadler's Wells Theatre in February 2025

Vollmond, one of the late Pina Bausch’s final works, created in 2006, returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre from Friday 14 February – Sunday 23 February.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announce the death of CEO Caroline Miller OBE

16 Dec 24

Birmingham Royal Ballet announce the death of CEO Caroline Miller OBE

It is with great sadness that Birmingham Royal Ballet today announces that CEO Caroline Miller passed away in the early hours of 15 December.

Dance News
Two young dancers chosen to play The Boy in The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End

13 Dec 24

Two young dancers chosen to play The Boy in The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End

Birmingham Rep’s family Christmas classic The Snowman is currently three weeks into its six-week run at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End.

Dance News, Performances
Dance Consortium brings Canada’s leading contemporary ballet company Ballet BC back to the UK

12 Dec 24

Dance Consortium brings Canada’s leading contemporary ballet company Ballet BC back to the UK

2025 sees Dance Consortium bring Ballet BC, to seven British towns and cities with the UK premieres of epic dance works by two choreographers.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet's Cinderella

12 Dec 24

Birmingham Royal Ballet's Cinderella

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) will tour Sir David Bintley’s magical production of Cinderella to venues across the UK in 2025.

Dance News, Performances
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12 Dec 24

Wolfgang Stange, 1947-2024: Choreographer, Founder and Director of Amici Dance Theatre Company

“This is real theatre, of which it can truthfully be said that it changes the way you see the world” - The Observer

Dance News
Humanhood Dance Company present ∞ {Infinite} at Sadler's Wells East this February

12 Dec 24

Humanhood Dance Company present ∞ {Infinite} at Sadler's Wells East this February

∞ {Infinite} brings together Artistic Directors Julia Robert and Rudi Cole’s unique choreographic signature and shamanic practice.

Dance News, Performances
Wayne McGregor's Deepstaria has its UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in February 2025

12 Dec 24

Wayne McGregor's Deepstaria has its UK premiere at Sadler's Wells in February 2025

Wayne McGregor’s Deepstaria, will make its anticipated UK premiere at Sadler’s Wells Theatre from Thursday 27 February – Sunday 2 March.  

Dance News, Performances
Japanese drumming ensemble Drum TAO presents the UK premiere of The Dream next spring at The Peacock Theatre

09 Dec 24

Japanese drumming ensemble Drum TAO presents the UK premiere of The Dream next spring at The Peacock Theatre

The Dream combines Drum TAO’s athleticism, large scale taiko drumming and precise choreography, with contemporary costumes and stunning visuals.

Dance News, Performances
LVBS joins forces with Steven McRae, ENB and DBDF for MegaMasterclasses

06 Dec 24

LVBS joins forces with Steven McRae, ENB and DBDF for MegaMasterclasses

London Vocational Ballet School will lead a series of FREE masterclasses at the home of ENB for dancers age 9 - 17.

Dance News, Events, Opportunities
English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round to be broadcast by the BBC on Christmas Day

06 Dec 24

English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round to be broadcast by the BBC on Christmas Day

More than one hundred dancers take part in this production of Swan Lake, filmed on a grand scale at London’s Royal Albert Hall earlier this year.

Dance News, Performances